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Spark plug came out but not the threads

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 930dreamer, Jan 18, 2016.

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  1. Jan 18, 2016 at 11:17 AM
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    I'll look through my extractor sets, I keep hearing the Family Guy song, A bag of weed lol.
     
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  2. Jan 18, 2016 at 11:21 AM
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    I actually work for DENSO and I have forward these pics to a QE at the Indonesia plant to see what his opinion is....
     
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  3. Jan 18, 2016 at 11:23 AM
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    :thumbsup: Good Point!
     
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  4. Jan 18, 2016 at 11:23 AM
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  5. Jan 18, 2016 at 11:36 AM
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    I put a small magnet into the hole and pulled out this ring, I can see the ground electrode in there too I assume still attached to the threads?

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  6. Jan 18, 2016 at 11:46 AM
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    Gasket. "I can see the ground electrode in there too I assume still attached to the threads?" YES
     
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  7. Jan 18, 2016 at 12:21 PM
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    I tried a No.4 extractor but it won't budge and now I'm afraid I'll break it also.

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  8. Jan 18, 2016 at 12:42 PM
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    I'd say spray it down again w/ blaster or liquid wrench & let it soak until morning. Then try with a 'jolting' motion. You do have the right tool, since you were afraid of breaking it 'cuz it dug in. :):fingerscrossed:
     
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  9. Jan 18, 2016 at 1:11 PM
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    Agreed

    Start with the smallest extraction tool until you feel a good grip.
    If I were you I would use liquid wrench and leave it for a few hours, perhaps spray it more than once
     
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  10. Jan 18, 2016 at 1:30 PM
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    ^LOL^ I'm out, take care of it emblem man.:)
     
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  11. Jan 18, 2016 at 7:00 PM
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    This. Always always do this
     
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  12. Jan 18, 2016 at 7:04 PM
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    If the ground electrode is still there, it's going to be tough to use an extractor AND not poke the electrode enough so that it falls off into your cylinder port. IF you're able to get it out, make damn sure you use that magnet again and get any pieces out that might be down in the cylinder port.
     
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  13. Jan 18, 2016 at 7:22 PM
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    I recommend using a straight fluted extractor. not the spiral fluted that has been mentioned. The straight fluted can be hammered in to force better grip vs the spiral that one can only hope threads itself into the orifice needing to be extracted.

    And make sure you find a socket that will grip the extractor very well. You don't want to end up stripping a socket on the extractor and having something else lodged in there.

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  14. Jan 19, 2016 at 7:47 AM
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    Back at it again, I'm using a No. 4 straight shank extractor this time, I can get it to bite but then it just spins. Thank you everyone for the help.
     
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  15. Jan 19, 2016 at 7:57 AM
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    Hope you get it! I planned on doing the spark plugs on my Matrix this weekend and I'll admit this has me a bit spooked!
     
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  16. Jan 19, 2016 at 8:04 AM
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  17. Jan 19, 2016 at 10:14 AM
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    Well I broke a #4 extractor in the hole, so I'm guessing the head is coming off.:(
     
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  18. Jan 19, 2016 at 10:21 AM
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    Any good threads on removing the head?
     
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  20. Jan 19, 2016 at 3:38 PM
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    Not in my opinion, just about right:thumbsup:
     
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